Gifford, FL

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Gifford Overview

4,868
TOTAL POPULATION
2,205
MALE POPULATION
2,663
FEMALE POPULATION
82.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,831
PER CAPITA INCOME
$25,195
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$23,969
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.57
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,745
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Gifford

The most populous races in Gifford are Black / African American (3,351 | 68.8%), White / Caucasian (838 | 17.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (826 | 17.0%).
Race in Gifford
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3,35168.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino82617.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian83817.2%
Two or more Races54811.3%
Some other Race1312.7%
Total4,868100.0%

Ancestry in Gifford

The most populous ancestries reported in Gifford are Italian (430 | 8.8%), Irish (385 | 7.9%), African (291 | 6.0%), Subsaharan African (291 | 6.0%), and Mexican (254 | 5.2%), together accounting for 33.9% of all Gifford residents.
Ancestry in Gifford
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2916.0%
American1693.5%
British190.4%
Central American430.9%
Colombian851.8%
Cuban1823.7%
English1513.1%
European160.3%
French1463.0%
German1583.3%
Haitian2074.3%
Irish3857.9%
Italian4308.8%
Jamaican992.0%
Lithuanian521.1%
Mexican2545.2%
Puerto Rican2505.1%
Salvadoran430.9%
Scotch-Irish40.1%
South American972.0%
Subsaharan African2916.0%
Swedish1112.3%
Venezuelan120.3%
Welsh90.2%
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Immigrants in Gifford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gifford came from Latin America (535 | 11.0%), Caribbean (320 | 6.6%), Europe (224 | 4.6%), Cuba (168 | 3.5%), and Central America (118 | 2.4%), together accounting for 28.0% of all Gifford residents.
Immigrants in Gifford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada220.4%
Caribbean3206.6%
Central America1182.4%
Colombia851.8%
Cuba1683.5%
Eastern Europe521.1%
El Salvador430.9%
England661.4%
Europe2244.6%
France621.3%
Haiti531.1%
Jamaica992.0%
Latin America53511.0%
Lithuania521.1%
Mexico751.5%
Northern Europe1102.3%
South America972.0%
Venezuela120.3%
Western Europe621.3%
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Sex and Age in Gifford

Sex and Age in Gifford

The most populous age groups in Gifford are 10 to 14 Years (289 | 13.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (366 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gifford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years216 (9.8%)119 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years179 (8.1%)247 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Years289 (13.1%)366 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Years121 (5.5%)280 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years213 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years221 (10.0%)145 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years82 (3.7%)131 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years135 (6.1%)208 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years55 (2.5%)195 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years36 (1.6%)282 (10.6%)
50 to 54 Years59 (2.7%)48 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years46 (2.1%)182 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years274 (12.4%)171 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years113 (5.1%)66 (2.5%)
70 to 74 Years62 (2.8%)89 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)102 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years104 (4.7%)32 (1.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,205 (100.0%)2,663 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gifford

Median Family Size in Gifford

The median family size in Gifford is 4.69 persons per family, with single female/mother families (494 | 61.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (57 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gifford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple258 (31.9%)3.26
Single Male/Father57 (7.0%)2.74
Single Female/Mother494 (61.1%)5.67
Total Families809 (100.0%)4.69

Median Household Size in Gifford

The median household size in Gifford is 3.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (494 | 33.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.67 persons per household. non-family households (677 | 45.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.55 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gifford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple258 (17.4%)3.26
Single Male/Father57 (3.8%)2.74
Single Female/Mother494 (33.2%)5.67
Non-family677 (45.6%)1.55
Total Households1,486 (100.0%)3.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gifford

Out of a total of 1,486 households in Gifford, 809 (54.4%) are family households, while 677 (45.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 285, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 535.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gifford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-535 (36.0%)
2-Person Households285 (19.2%)123 (8.3%)
3-Person Households180 (12.1%)19 (1.3%)
4-Person Households266 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households78 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total809 (54.4%)677 (45.6%)

Female Fertility in Gifford

Fertility by Age in Gifford

Female Fertility by Age in Gifford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gifford

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gifford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gifford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gifford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gifford

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gifford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Gifford

Income Overview in Gifford

Per Capita Income in Gifford is $15,831, while median incomes of families and households are $25,195 and $23,969 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,868$15,831
Median Family Income809$25,195
Mean Family Income809$49,704
Median Household Income1,486$23,969
Mean Household Income1,486$43,424
Income Deficit809$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,86812.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,86887.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,8680.57

Earnings by Sex in Gifford

Average Earnings in Gifford are $24,572, $27,681 for men and $24,190 for women, a difference of 12.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Gifford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male673 (42.0%)$27,681
Female930 (58.0%)$24,190
Total1,603 (100.0%)$24,572

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gifford

The most common earnings brackets in Gifford are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (145 | 21.5%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (115 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gifford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less121 (18.0%)101 (10.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)115 (12.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49955 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99956 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)82 (8.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (1.8%)53 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)31 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99947 (7.0%)10 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99935 (5.2%)108 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999145 (21.5%)90 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)61 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (2.1%)45 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)115 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)56 (6.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (6.7%)47 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (4.0%)16 (1.7%)
$100,000+95 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total673 (100.0%)930 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gifford

Average earnings in Gifford are $28,457 for men and $27,889 for women, a difference of 2.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $140,859, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,483, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,030.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gifford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$2,499$28,030
Bachelor's Degree$140,859$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$28,457$27,889

Family Income in Gifford

Family Income Brackets in Gifford

According to the Gifford family income data, there are 172 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $100,000 to $149,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gifford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00012315.2%
$10,000 to $14,99910713.2%
$15,000 to $24,99917221.3%
$25,000 to $34,99910012.4%
$35,000 to $49,999465.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911814.6%
$75,000 to $99,999313.8%
$100,000 to $149,999162.0%
$150,000 to $199,999779.5%
$200,000+192.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gifford

4-person families (266 | 32.9%) account for the highest median family income in Gifford with $23,657 per family, while 4-person families (266 | 32.9%) have the highest median income of $5,914 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gifford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families285 (35.2%)$0
3-Person Families180 (22.3%)$0
4-Person Families266 (32.9%)$23,657
5-Person Families78 (9.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total809 (100.0%)$25,195

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gifford

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gifford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners249 (30.8%)$13,257
1 Earner283 (35.0%)$23,995
2 Earners245 (30.3%)$80,655
3+ Earners32 (4.0%)$0
Total809 (100.0%)$25,195

Household Income in Gifford

Household Income Brackets in Gifford

With 363 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Gifford, accounting for 24.4% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (2.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gifford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00019212.9%
$10,000 to $14,99936324.4%
$15,000 to $24,99925016.8%
$25,000 to $34,99918312.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991117.5%
$50,000 to $74,99918712.6%
$75,000 to $99,999453.0%
$100,000 to $149,999533.6%
$150,000 to $199,999775.2%
$200,000+302.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gifford

The median household income in Gifford is $23,969, with the highest median household income of $28,250 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 367 households (24.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gifford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years492 (33.1%)$23,794
45 to 64 Years627 (42.2%)$0
65+ Years367 (24.7%)$28,250
Total1,486 (100.0%)$23,969

Poverty in Gifford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gifford

With 61.9% poverty level for males and 62.5% for females among the residents of Gifford, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 216 males (100.0%) and 119 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gifford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years216 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)
5 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years197 (76.6%)560 (91.3%)
12 to 14 Years135 (87.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)62 (82.7%)
18 to 24 Years123 (57.8%)152 (85.9%)
25 to 34 Years89 (29.4%)200 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years135 (71.1%)204 (50.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)101 (30.6%)
55 to 64 Years229 (71.6%)202 (57.2%)
65 to 74 Years101 (57.7%)65 (41.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,348 (61.9%)1,665 (62.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gifford

According to the poverty statistics in Gifford, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gifford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (23.4%)53 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years20 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years28 (100.0%)13 (17.3%)
18 to 24 Years90 (42.2%)25 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Years214 (70.6%)76 (27.5%)
35 to 44 Years55 (28.9%)199 (49.4%)
45 to 54 Years95 (100.0%)229 (69.4%)
55 to 64 Years91 (28.4%)151 (42.8%)
65 to 74 Years74 (42.3%)90 (58.1%)
75 Years and over104 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
Total831 (38.1%)998 (37.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gifford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gifford show that 11.2% or 29 of the total 258 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 63.0%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gifford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children198 (94.3%)12 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children10 (37.0%)17 (63.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (88.8%)29 (11.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gifford

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gifford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (25.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)193 (89.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)217 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)426 (86.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gifford

The poverty data for Gifford shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (11.2%) and 426 of the single-parent households (77.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (63.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 217 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gifford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (5.7%)16 (19.1%)
1 or 2 Children17 (63.0%)193 (77.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)217 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (11.2%)426 (77.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Gifford

Employment by Class of Employer in Gifford

Among the 1,344 employed individuals in Gifford, private company employees (1,023 | 76.1%), not-for-profit organizations (116 | 8.6%), and state government employees (86 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gifford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,02376.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)362.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1168.6%
Local Government Employees675.0%
State Government Employees866.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers161.2%
Total1,344100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gifford

According to the labor force statistics for Gifford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,331), 52.4% or 1,745 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.8% or 223 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 213 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 80.9% or 123 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gifford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years152 (54.3%)123 (80.9%)
20 to 24 Years90 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years225 (61.5%)29 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Years213 (100.0%)52 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years419 (70.7%)12 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years324 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years80 (35.1%)8 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years125 (28.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,745 (52.4%)223 (12.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gifford

According to labor force statistics for Gifford, 61.1% of individuals (1,387) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,270) are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 101 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 76.8% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 81 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gifford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School151 (27.2%)29 (5.3%)
High School Diploma594 (67.6%)120 (13.6%)
College / Associate Degree353 (76.6%)16 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,387 (61.1%)166 (7.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gifford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gifford are Health Diagnosing & Treating (131 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (124 | 8.2%), Health Technologists (119 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (112 | 7.4%), and Management (73 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gifford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gifford, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.1%), and Health Technologists (92.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gifford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management22 (30.1%)51 (69.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (9.7%)112 (90.3%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (6.9%)122 (93.1%)
Health Technologists9 (7.6%)110 (92.4%)
Total (Category)62 (17.9%)285 (82.1%)
Total (Overall)661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gifford are Cleaning & Maintenance (197 | 12.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (140 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (120 | 7.9%), and Personal Care & Service (56 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Gifford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gifford, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (35.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gifford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving90 (64.3%)50 (35.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance153 (77.7%)44 (22.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Total (Category)243 (47.4%)270 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gifford are Office & Administration (68 | 4.5%), and Sales & Related (53 | 3.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gifford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gifford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gifford are Construction & Extraction (107 | 7.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gifford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gifford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Total (Category)120 (90.2%)13 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gifford are Transportation (258 | 17.0%), Material Moving (115 | 7.6%), and Production (35 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gifford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gifford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation201 (77.9%)57 (22.1%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Total (Category)236 (57.8%)172 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gifford

Employment Industries in Gifford

The major employment industries in Gifford include Health Care & Social Assistance (360 | 23.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (201 | 13.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (169 | 11.1%), Educational Services (143 | 9.4%), and Administrative & Support (128 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Gifford

Employment Industries by Sex in Gifford

The Gifford industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gifford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing35 (72.9%)13 (27.1%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade35 (34.0%)68 (66.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support84 (65.6%)44 (34.4%)
Educational Services12 (8.4%)131 (91.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)360 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services90 (53.2%)79 (46.8%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total661 (43.4%)861 (56.6%)

Education in Gifford

School Enrollment in Gifford

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,425 students in Gifford are elementary school (583 | 40.9%), middle school (428 | 30.0%), and high school (264 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Gifford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool513.6%
Kindergarten302.1%
Elementary School58340.9%
Middle School42830.0%
High School26418.5%
College / Undergraduate694.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,425100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gifford

Out of a total of 1,425 students who are enrolled in schools in Gifford, 135 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,290 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 113 (17.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gifford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old404 (94.8%)22 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds542 (82.8%)113 (17.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,290 (90.5%)135 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gifford

Science & technology (112 | 22.4%), education (88 | 17.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (86 | 17.2%), social sciences (48 | 9.6%), and business (40 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 499 individuals in Gifford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gifford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics265.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8617.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences489.6%
Engineering193.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies102.0%
Science & Technology11222.4%
Business408.0%
Education8817.6%
Literature & Languages193.8%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications326.4%
Arts & Humanities193.8%
Total499100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gifford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gifford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gifford are males with 1 vehicle (238, accounting for 39.8%) and females with 1 vehicle (479, making up 31.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gifford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle238 (39.8%)479 (64.2%)
2 Vehicles208 (34.8%)233 (31.2%)
3 Vehicles140 (23.4%)13 (1.7%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles12 (2.0%)13 (1.7%)
Total598 (100.0%)746 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gifford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gifford are 5 to 9 minutes (349 commuters, 27.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (343 commuters, 27.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (223 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Gifford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes34927.4%
10 to 14 Minutes17713.9%
15 to 19 Minutes34327.0%
20 to 24 Minutes22317.5%
25 to 29 Minutes564.4%
30 to 34 Minutes231.8%
35 to 39 Minutes745.8%
40 to 44 Minutes120.9%
45 to 59 Minutes151.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gifford

The most common commute times in Gifford are 15 to 19 minutes (244 commuters, 42.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 43.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gifford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes51 (8.8%)298 (43.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes24 (4.2%)153 (22.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes244 (42.1%)99 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes103 (17.8%)120 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes56 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes74 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gifford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gifford are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (253, 43.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (245, 35.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gifford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM253 (43.7%)23 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (1.5%)70 (10.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM36 (6.2%)49 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)29 (4.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM132 (22.8%)245 (35.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47 (8.1%)44 (6.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM35 (6.0%)24 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (1.7%)55 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (2.4%)42 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12 (2.1%)80 (11.5%)
Total579 (100.0%)693 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gifford

Occupancy by Ownership in Gifford

Of the total 1,486 dwellings in Gifford, owner-occupied units account for 727 (48.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 759 (51.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gifford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72748.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units75951.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,486100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gifford

Occupancy by Household Size in Gifford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53536.0%
2-Person Household40827.5%
3-Person Household19913.4%
4+ Person Household34423.2%
Total Housing Units1,486100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gifford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gifford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household356 (66.5%)179 (33.5%)
2-Person Household189 (46.3%)219 (53.7%)
3-Person Household108 (54.3%)91 (45.7%)
4+ Person Household74 (21.5%)270 (78.5%)
Total Housing Units727 (48.9%)759 (51.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gifford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gifford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School245 (63.5%)141 (36.5%)
High School Diploma195 (47.0%)220 (53.0%)
College/Associate Degree110 (28.0%)283 (72.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher177 (60.6%)115 (39.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gifford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gifford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23015.5%
35 to 44 Years26217.6%
45 to 54 Years1077.2%
55 to 64 Years52035.0%
65 to 74 Years20814.0%
75 to 84 Years15910.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,486100.0%

Housing Finances in Gifford

Median Income by Occupancy in Gifford

Median Income by Occupancy in Gifford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied727 (48.9%)$47,563
Renter-Occupied759 (51.1%)$14,502
Average1,486 (100.0%)$23,969

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gifford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gifford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (2.2%)120 (15.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99939 (5.4%)16 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99996 (13.2%)266 (35.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99947 (6.5%)59 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)143 (18.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (16.4%)64 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (9.1%)45 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999173 (23.8%)14 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (4.3%)13 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (4.7%)19 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more106 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)759 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gifford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gifford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300262 (36.0%)18 (2.4%)
$300 to $499172 (23.7%)90 (11.9%)
$500 to $799104 (14.3%)234 (30.8%)
$800 to $99920 (2.8%)63 (8.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49934 (4.7%)298 (39.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99987 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49948 (6.6%)12 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)44 (5.8%)
Total727 (100.0%)759 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gifford

Housing Structures in Gifford

Housing Structures in Gifford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached95564.3%
Single Unit, Attached422.8%
2 Unit Apartments120.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1077.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24516.5%
10 or more Apartments1016.8%
Mobile Home / Other241.6%
Total1,486100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gifford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gifford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached693 (72.6%)262 (27.4%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (23.8%)32 (76.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (48.9%)759 (51.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gifford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gifford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms82 (11.3%)223 (29.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms430 (59.2%)349 (46.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms133 (18.3%)110 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms82 (11.3%)77 (10.1%)
Total727 (100.0%)759 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gifford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gifford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas24 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity683 (94.0%)687 (90.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used20 (2.8%)72 (9.5%)
Total727 (100.0%)759 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gifford

Household Vehicle Usage in Gifford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18 (2.5%)139 (18.3%)
1 Vehicle390 (53.6%)531 (70.0%)
2 Vehicles222 (30.5%)89 (11.7%)
3 or more Vehicles97 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)759 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gifford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gifford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units506221
Median Property Value$135,900$320,800
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$286$0
Real Estate Taxes$648$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gifford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gifford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (6.5%)40 (18.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999185 (36.6%)4 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999241 (47.6%)54 (24.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99931 (6.1%)80 (36.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99916 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)43 (19.5%)
Total506 (100.0%)221 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gifford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gifford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00055 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999125 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (17.0%)18 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (4.7%)33 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (20.4%)42 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (6.1%)70 (31.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more61 (12.1%)13 (5.9%)
Total506 (100.0%)221 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gifford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gifford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x124 (24.5%)55,521 (25,122.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (3.2%)61 (27.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x141 (27.9%)37 (16.7%)
4.0x or more209 (41.3%)10 (4.5%)
Total506 (100.0%)221 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gifford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gifford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800332 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49948 (9.5%)56 (25.3%)
$800 to $1,49995 (18.8%)18 (8.1%)
Total506 (100.0%)221 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gifford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gifford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gifford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,317 (90.7%)135 (9.3%)
19 to 25 Years239 (49.2%)247 (50.8%)
26 to 34 Years111 (36.3%)195 (63.7%)
35 to 44 Years338 (57.0%)255 (43.0%)
45 to 54 Years241 (56.7%)184 (43.3%)
55 to 64 Years569 (84.6%)104 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years317 (96.1%)13 (3.9%)
75 Years and older238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,735 (76.7%)1,133 (23.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gifford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gifford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,317 (90.7%)135 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen239 (49.2%)247 (50.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gifford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gifford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,873 (74.9%)627 (25.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999864 (86.2%)138 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999517 (77.5%)150 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999109 (43.2%)143 (56.8%)
$100,000 and over358 (84.2%)67 (15.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gifford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gifford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,282 (88.3%)173 (11.9%)
19 to 25 Years52 (10.7%)187 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Years52 (17.0%)59 (19.3%)
35 to 44 Years160 (27.0%)190 (32.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (11.8%)191 (44.9%)
55 to 64 Years321 (47.7%)343 (51.0%)
65 to 74 Years273 (82.7%)146 (44.2%)
75 Years and over238 (100.0%)64 (26.9%)
Total2,793 (57.4%)1,353 (27.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gifford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gifford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (3.4%)141 (19.7%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.8%)104 (23.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (5.9%)222 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (18.3%)35 (22.6%)
75 Years and over44 (42.3%)96 (71.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gifford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gifford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.7%)113 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)19 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (5.8%)
75 Years and over5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gifford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.7%)113 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (5.9%)44 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (7.4%)4 (2.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gifford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)141 (19.7%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.8%)104 (23.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (5.1%)18 (11.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gifford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (1.7%)113 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (4.6%)143 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years32 (18.3%)31 (20.0%)
75 Years and over39 (37.5%)78 (58.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gifford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)113 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years22 (12.6%)18 (11.6%)
75 Years and over39 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Gifford

Computing Device Access in Gifford

Computing Device Access in Gifford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop74149.9%
Smartphone1,02769.1%
Tablet66945.0%
No Computing Device38626.0%
Total1,486100.0%

Internet Access in Gifford

Internet Access in Gifford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home69046.4%
Cellular Data Only14810.0%
Satellite Internet40.3%
No Internet61541.4%
Total1,486100.0%

Gifford Summary

Gifford is a small unincorporated community located in Indian River County, Florida. It is situated on the east side of the Indian River Lagoon, just south of the city of Vero Beach. The population of Gifford was estimated to be 2,845 in 2019.

History

Gifford was founded in the late 19th century by settlers from the Bahamas. The settlement was named after Captain William Gifford, a British naval officer who had served in the area during the Second Seminole War. The settlement grew slowly, and by the early 20th century, it had become a small farming community.
In the 1920s, Gifford began to experience a period of growth as the citrus industry began to expand in the area. The town was incorporated in 1925, and the population grew to over 1,000 by the 1930s.
In the 1950s, Gifford began to experience a period of decline as the citrus industry began to decline. The population dropped to just over 500 by the 1960s.
In the 1970s, Gifford began to experience a period of revitalization as the area began to attract new businesses and residents. The population grew to over 1,500 by the 1980s.

Geography

Gifford is located in Indian River County, Florida, on the east side of the Indian River Lagoon. It is situated just south of the city of Vero Beach. The town is bordered by the Indian River to the east, the St. Sebastian River to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some low hills in the northern part of the town.

Economy

Gifford’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several citrus groves, as well as a number of small businesses. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the beaches, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Gifford had a population of 2,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Gifford was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,917. The per capita income was $19,917. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gifford?
Total Population of Gifford is 4,868.
What is the Total Male Population of Gifford?
Total Male Population of Gifford is 2,205.
What is the Total Female Population of Gifford?
Total Female Population of Gifford is 2,663.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gifford?
There are 82.80 Males per 100 Females in Gifford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gifford?
There are 120.77 Females per 100 Males in Gifford.
What is the Median Population Age in Gifford?
Median Population Age in Gifford is 31.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gifford
Average Family Size in Gifford is 4.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gifford
Average Household Size in Gifford is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gifford?
Per Capita income in Gifford is $15,831.
What is the Median Family Income in Gifford?
Median Family Income in Gifford is $25,195.
What is the Median Household income in Gifford?
Median Household Income in Gifford is $23,969.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gifford?
Income or Wage Gap in Gifford is 12.6%.
Women in Gifford earn 87.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gifford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gifford is 0.57.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gifford?
There are 1,745 People in the Labor Forcein in Gifford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gifford?
52.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Gifford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gifford?
Unemployment Rate in Gifford is 12.8%.